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Travel
Information and Cancellation Policy
Day Trips
The Cat House, The Feline Conservation
Center
The Exotic Feline Breeding Compound’s Feline
Conservation Center in Rosamond is home to over 70 of the world’s most
endangered felines. Cat lovers of all ages who discover this desert zoo/wildlife
museum will be surprised and amazed at the variety of wild cat species found
here.
 Founded
in 1977, this breeding and research facility is a non-profit organization which
runs entirely on public donations. Here is your chance to visit this wonderful
facility dedicated to the protection and preservation of endangered felines.
Three times a year, special evening open houses are held. These "Twilight Tours"
are the only time the compound is open in the evening, when the cats are much
more active, and feeding occurs. Visitors can wander around parts of the
compound that are not open to the public during the day. There will be time on
your own to visit the bake sale sponsored by the American Association of
Zookeepers chapter, participate in a raffle, and partake in the barbeque
presented by the Rotary club. Other surprises await, such as goldfish in the
fishing cat ponds, watermelons for the tigers, cubs out on leashes. You will
have many opportunities to see, hear, and photograph the cats. Bring a camera, a
jacket as the evening may be cool. Doors open at 5:00 pm and stay open until
dark. Note: Minimum age for Twilight Tours is 18.
Presenter: Regina Rocha Tours
Course No. 2358X
Fee: $75
September 18
1 Saturday
3:00 pm- 10:00 pm
(check-in by 2:45 pm)
Departs from PCC Parking Lot 5
NOTE:
Please call the Info Line (626-585-3195) no later than two days before your trip
to confirm departure time and location.
Castillo Isabella and Boutique Winery Tour
Benedict Castle, the jewel of the Inland Empire,
has been officially designated as the City of Riverside, California Cultural
Heritage Landmark, Number Thirteen. Charles Benedict began construction on this
unusual castle in 1921 and completed it in 1931. It was initially called
Castillo Isabella, named after his mother, but is now more widely known as
Castle
 Benedict.
Patterned after the Alhambra in Spain, its architecture is typical 18th century
Spanish Moorish and Mission Revival. The glazed grillwork is imported from
China, the marble from Italy and the open wooden beams in the main hall hail
from the Black Forest region of Germany. Adjacent to Torre Louisa, the castle's
90ft. tower, the rooftop provides a grand view of Riverside and it can be
climbed via a winding staircase. Other interesting features include a five
hundred year old tile floor from a monastery in Mexico, and a secret passageway
behind a china cabinet that leads to an underground room. This location is so
unique, it has been used as the setting for several movies over the years,
including the Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Bride of Frankenstein, and Abbot and
Costello Meet Frankenstein. Our tour also includes lunch at a mystery location.
Afterwards, we will stop at a local boutique winery where you may sample wines,
and have the opportunity to bottle your very own wine. Add a personalized label
and you will have a special souvenir to enjoy and share with friends. So join us
for an unforgettable experience to this one-of-a-kind destination.
Presenter: Regina Rocha Tours
Course No. 2372X
Fee: $79
November 21
1 Sunday
9:15 am- 5:00 pm
(check-in by 9:00 am)
Departs from PCC Parking Lot 5
NOTE:
Please call the Info Line (626-585-3195) no later than two days before your trip
to confirm departure time and location.
Newport Beach Annual Christmas Boat Parade
Join us for the annual Christmas Boat Parade,
Newport Beach’s Christmas card to the world. And as a special treat, we will
view the parade as we cruise on our own boat! Vessels of all kinds, from
beautiful multi-million dollar yachts to kayaks and canoes, will light up the
harbor as a dazzling array of holiday lights and music fill the air. In addition
to lights, many of
 the
boats will be richly decorated with animated Christmas scenes. The Christmas
Boat Parade, which has been hailed as “one of the top ten holiday happenings in
the nation” by the New York Times, is truly a magical holiday tradition. This
boat parade continues to be a premier event during the holiday season in
Southern California. On arrival in Newport Beach, you will have time on your own
to eat, shop and enjoy the festive atmosphere; the local businesses also go “all
out” with their own holiday spirit, featuring everything from roof-top animated
scenes to dancing Christmas trees. Then before the parade, we will board our
private boat and cruise the harbor, marveling at many of the fabulously
decorated multi million dollar homes. It will be chilly on the boat deck, and
you may wish to bring a coat, gloves and a hat. Get on board and witness the
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade set the harbor ablaze with lights!
Presenter: Regina Rocha Tours
Course No. 2373X
Fee: $69
December 19
1 Sunday
1:45 pm- 9:00 pm
(check-in by 1:30 pm)
Departs from PCC Parking Lot 5
NOTE:
Please call the Info Line (626-585-3195) no later than two days before your trip
to confirm departure time and location.
Important Day Trip Information
Parking/Pick-up
Unless indicated otherwise, tours
include round-trip passage aboard deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach, and a
professional tour escort. The motor coach
will meet you at Pasadena City College. You may park in Lot 5, the parking structure located on the Bonnie Avenue side of campus. The required $2 daily parking permit may be purchased from the dispenser located within the lot; simply leave the permit on your
dashboard. Your motor coach will meet you at the bus loading area on the west side of the parking structure, adjacent to the stadium. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Payment
Prices include
stated tour particulars. Payment
is due at time of booking. The minimum age for all travel is 18, unless
designated differently.
Refunds
Except where noted, cancellations/refunds
must be received two weeks prior to the trip departure date and will be granted
only if the space is re-sold by Extended Learning. You may send
a substitute in your place with prior notification of Pasadena City College.
When approved, refunds will reflect a $15 processing fee per person AND any
unrecoverable expenses, such as lodging, tickets, etc.
Disclaimer
Due
to unforeseen circumstances and/or conditions beyond our control, tour services
may be changed, cancelled or services substituted. We shall not be
held responsible for personal injury, property damages, travel itinerary changes
due to mechanical difficulties or weather conditions or circumstances beyond our
control.
All
participants are required to sign a liability release waiver upon boarding the
bus, prior to departure. Pasadena City College requires all travelers to
carry their own medical/accident insurance. Pasadena City College does not provide this coverage.
Contact
Information
Travelers
must call the Trips & Tour Info Line at (626)
585-3195 no later than two days before their trip to confirm
departure time and location.
For
information regarding registration, please call Extended Learning at (626)
585-7608.
Presenter
Regina Rocha has been conducting tours since 1984,
many of those years as the tour director for California Discovery Tours.
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